Thomas Bailey Aldrich

1836-1907

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Grace And Strength

by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Manoah's son, in his blind rage malign,
Tumbling the temple down upon his foes,
Did no such feat as yonder delicate vine
That day by day untired holds up a rose.

Source:

Flower And Thorn: Later Poems
Copyright 1876
James R. Osgood And Company, Boston
 

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